K6PC-5

• CAT Number: I011936
• CAS Number: 756875-51-1
• Molecular Formula: C19H37NO4
• Molecular Weight: 343.5
• Purity: ≥95%
• Solubility: Soluble in DMSO
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: N-(1,3-dihydroxypropan-2-yl)-2-hexyl-3-oxodecanamide
• InChI: InChI=1S/C19H37NO4/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-18(23)17(12-10-8-6-4-2)19(24)20-16(14-21)15-22/h16-17,21-22H,3-15H2,1-2H3,(H,20,24)
• InChIKey: CGYVFCHCRBGGJG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCCCCC(=O)C(CCCCCC)C(=O)NC(CO)CO

K6PC-5（Cat No.:I011936） is a compound that acts as an activator of sphingosine kinase 1 (SphK1). Sphingosine kinases are enzymes involved in the metabolism of sphingolipids, specifically converting sphingosine into sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P). By activating SphK1, K6PC-5 enhances the production of S1P, a bioactive lipid with diverse cellular functions. S1P plays a crucial role in various physiological processes, including cell proliferation, migration, and survival. The activation of SphK1 by K6PC-5 represents a potential therapeutic strategy for modulating S1P signaling pathways and exploring its implications in different disease conditions.

Reference

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